Planning application
5 Heavitree Park Exeter EX1 3BP
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Silk Tassel bush: Fell Reasons: This tree is growing close the wall of the property. It is not a big tree, and fairly insignificant in terms of the the amenity value of the area, and not visible from the road. Replanting of a similar species of tree is advised further from the wall of the property, so that it will have space to mature and form a natural habit. T2 - Variegated Holly: Fell Reasons: There is a fairly significant area of decay at the base of the tree, which has caused dieback in the crown. It does have amenity value, situated near the road, but is in decline. The decay is likely to continue to reduce the vigour of the tree, and cause eventual death. So it will be a better strategy to replant a variegated Holly somewhere near this spot, and possibly further out from the corner of the house to provide space to mature.
As published by the council, reference 25/1106/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/1106/TPO
- Type
- Works to Protected Trees (TPO)
- Status
- Permitted
- Decision
- Permitted
- Received
- 14 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 3 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Heavitree
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EX1 3BP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2025
Received by Exeter
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25 Aug 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Permitted
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26 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Exe Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Exeter
Active · incorporated 2014 · Exeter
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Exeter granted permission on 3 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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